Nell Hollis

Obituaries

March 22, 2023

Nell Hollis

By GAIL ELLIS,

April 25, 1959 – March 14, 2023

Nell Hollis, a resident of Tulsa, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her home. Nell was born Saturday, April 5, 1959, in Sapulpa to the late Tom and Willa Hobens. She graduated from East Central University and worked for many years in the insurance industry. Nell is survived by her husband, David Hollis, of the home.

A committal service will be held at Okmulgee Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Nell’s tribute page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

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